G.I. Joe — Wave 12: Tripwire — Mine Detector

 1) TRIPWIRE — Mine Detector

• Head — Lt. Slip Stream (Target Exc. Conquest X-30)
• Upper Body/Thighs — Sgt. Flash (w5)
• Shins/Boots — New
• Weapons/Accessories — New

Tripwire makes his single-carded appearance in Wave 12; he initially was included in the Comic 2-Pack (w5) with Cobra Commander. Unlike a straight repack, Tripwire has been packaged with a MASS element cannister. It is yellow to represent the meteorite element.

This character does a fairly good job of recapturing the likeness of the classic version, though I would have preferred the smooth padding as it was adapted for the H.I.S.S. Driver and AVAC Pilot since that would have been more accurate to the classic figure. But a mere collector’s quibble means nothing as the overall figure is excellent.

 The MASS cannister my figure came with has a removable glass casing, though I’m not sure if this is meant to occur or if it is faulty manufacturing. Therefore I wouldn’t suggest trying to twist off the cannister’s casing. The inclusion of this accessory means that you can complete your MASS device, along with the cannisters that come with the Cobra Diver (w12) and Cobra Commander (w8, w12).

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Tripwire — Loose Front

Tripwire — Loose Back

Tripwire — Accessories

Tripwire (w12 vs cp w5) — Loose Front

Tripwire (w12 vs cp w5) — Loose Back